Covers and mounts for electronic devices

ABSTRACT

A cover is provided for installing at least partly around an electronic device. And, a module is provided for releasably coupling to the cover. The module includes a compartment for storing desired items within the module when the module is coupled to the cover. An insert is associated with the cover for use in releasably coupling the module to the cover. In particular, the insert includes arms that extend through a back portion of the cover for use in releasably coupling the module to the cover. In some aspects, a mounting unit is also provided for supporting the cover and the electronic device in a desired position (e.g., on a bike, in a vehicle, on a boats, on a belt strap, on a backpack strap, etc.).

FIELD

The present disclosure generally relates to covers and to mounts forelectrical devices for use, for example, in protecting the electricaldevices, for storing desired items with the electronic devices, forcoupling the electrical devices to desired structures (e.g., bikes,belts, backpacks, etc.), etc.

BACKGROUND

This section provides background information related to the presentdisclosure which is not necessarily prior art.

Covers are often used with electrical devices (e.g., phones, tablets,etc.) to protect the devices. For example, covers can protect thedevices from exposure to undesired materials such as water, dirt, food,etc., and from damage if dropped, etc.

SUMMARY

This section provides a general summary of the disclosure, and is not acomprehensive disclosure of its full scope or all of its features.

The present disclosure generally relates to covers for electronicdevices. In one example embodiment, a cover assembly for an electronicdevice generally includes a cover having a frame configured to installat least partly around the electronic device and a base located toward agenerally rearward portion of the frame, and a module configured toreleasably couple to the base of the cover such that the module can beselectively coupled to and removed from the cover.

In some aspects of the present disclosure, cover assemblies includemodules that define compartments configured for storing desired itemswithin the modules when the modules are coupled to covers. For example,in various aspects the modules may be configured for storing tools,medication, makeup kits, identification, credit cards, money, keys,combinations thereof, etc.

In another example embodiment, a cover for an electronic devicegenerally includes a frame having side walls and a back wall configuredto install at least partly around the electronic device, and an insertpositionable within the frame generally between the electronic deviceand the back wall of the frame when the frame is installed at leastpartly around the electronic device. The back wall of the frame hasopenings defined therein, and the insert has arms configured to extendthrough the openings of the back wall of the frame for use in releasablycoupling a module to the cover such that the module can be selectivelycoupled to and removed from the body.

The present disclosure also generally relates to assemblies forsupporting electronic devices. In one example embodiment, an assemblyfor use in supporting an electronic device generally includes a coverconfigured to install at least partly around the electronic device, amounting frame configured to couple to the cover, and a receiverconfigured to couple to the mounting frame for supporting the electronicdevice in a desired position.

In some aspects of the present disclosures, the assemblies areconfigured for supporting the electronic devices on mobile units such asbikes, vehicles, boats, etc. And in other aspects of the presentdisclosure, the assemblies are configured for supporting the electronicdevices on straps such as, for example, belt straps, backpack straps,etc.

Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the descriptionprovided herein. The description and specific examples in this summaryare intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended tolimit the scope of the present disclosure.

DRAWINGS

The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only ofselected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are notintended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cover according to an exampleembodiment of the present disclosure shown installed to an electronicdevice;

FIG. 2 the perspective view of FIG. 1 with the electronic device removedfrom the cover;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the cover of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is another perspective view of the cove of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the cover of FIG. 1 showing an insertremoved from the cover;

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a module according to anexample embodiment of the present disclosure, where the module iscapable of being coupled to the cover of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the module of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating an operation of coupling themodule of FIG. 6 to the cover of FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is another perspective view illustrating the operation ofcoupling the module of FIG. 6 to the cover of FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating the module of FIG. 6 coupledto the cover of FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevation view of the module and cover of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of the module and cover of FIG. 10;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of the module and cover of FIG. 10;

FIG. 14 is a left side view of the module and cover of FIG. 10;

FIG. 15 is a right side view of the module and cover of FIG. 10;

FIG. 16 is a section view of the module of FIG. 6 and the cover of FIG.1 taken in a plane including line 16-16 in FIG. 11;

FIG. 17 is a section view of the module of FIG. 6 and the cover of FIG.1 taken in a plane including line 17-17 in FIG. 11;

FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a mounting assembly according to anexample embodiment of the present disclosure for use in mounting anelectronic device to a bike, where the electronic device is installed tothe cover of FIG. 1 and the assembly is configured to couple to thecover;

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 18;

FIG. 20 is another perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG. 18;

FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the mounting assembly of FIG.18, and further illustrating the cover of FIG. 1 and a storage modulefor use with the cover and mounting assembly;

FIG. 22 is an exploded perspective view of the storage module of FIG.21;

FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the storage module of FIG. 21, showingthe storage module assembled;

FIG. 24 is a section view of the mounting assembly taken in a planeincluding line 24-24 in FIG. 19;

FIG. 25 is a perspective view illustrating installation of a receiver ofthe mounting assembly to the bike;

FIG. 26 is a perspective view illustrating installation of the cover andelectronic device to the receiver of the mounting assembly;

FIG. 27 is a perspective view of a module according to another exampleembodiment of the present disclosure, where the module is shown coupledto the cover of FIG. 1;

FIG. 28 is a left side view of the module and cover of FIG. 27;

FIG. 29 is a right side view of the module and cover of FIG. 27;

FIG. 30 is a top plan view of the module and cover of FIG. 27;

FIG. 31 is a bottom plan view of the module and cover of FIG. 27;

FIG. 32 is a front elevation view of the module and cover of FIG. 27;

FIG. 33 is a rear elevation view of the module and cover of FIG. 27;

FIG. 34 is a perspective view of a module according to another exampleembodiment of the present disclosure, where the module is shown coupledto the cover of FIG. 1;

FIG. 35 is a left side view of the module and cover of FIG. 34;

FIG. 36 is a right side view of the module and cover of FIG. 34;

FIG. 37 is a top plan view of the module and cover of FIG. 34;

FIG. 38 is a bottom plan view of the module and cover of FIG. 34;

FIG. 39 is a front elevation view of the module and cover of FIG. 34;

FIG. 40 is a rear elevation view of the module and cover of FIG. 34;

FIG. 41 is an exploded perspective view of the module of FIG. 34; and

FIG. 42 is a perspective view of a mounting assembly according toanother example embodiment of the present disclosure for use in mountingan electronic device to a strap, where the electronic device isinstalled to the cover of FIG. 1 and the assembly is configured tocouple to the cover.

Corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts throughoutthe several views of the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference tothe accompanying drawings.

FIGS. 1-5 illustrate an example embodiment of a cover 2 for anelectronic device 3. As will be described, the cover 2 is configured tofit at least party over the electronic device 3. In doing so, the cover2 can then provide protection to the electronic device 3 againstexposure to undesired materials (e.g., water, dirt, food, etc.) and/oragainst damage from inadvertent shocks (e.g., shocks associated withinadvertently dropping the electronic device 3, etc.). Further, thecover 2 provides a platform that can be used to releasably coupledifferent modules to the cover 2 as desired, where the different modulesthen associate different features with the cover 2 (e.g., storagefeatures, mounting features, etc.). The different modules can beselectively interchanged on the cover 2 as desired. This will bedescribed in more detail hereinafter.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the cover 2 generally includes a frame 4configured to receive the electronic device 3 and a raised base 6disposed generally rearward of the frame 4. The frame 4 includes sidewalls 8 and a back wall 10. The frame 4 is generally flexible (e.g.,formed from flexible material such as rubber, formed as a soft overmold,etc.) so that the electronic device 3 can be pressed into (or removedfrom) the cover 2 through a forward opening 12 of the cover 2 (e.g.,with the cover 2 stretching around at least part of the electronicdevice 3, conforming to at least part of the electronic device 3, etc.)(see arrows A and B in FIG. 2). As such, the frame 4 fits securelyaround side and back portions of the electronic device 3, while leavinga front portion of the electronic device 3 (e.g., a touch screen, etc.)accessible to a user. The frame 4 also includes openings (each generallyindicated at reference number 14) and protrusions (each generallyindicated at reference number 16) configured to align with variousfeatures of the electronic device 3 (e.g., buttons, cameras, powerconnections, etc.) so that the features are accessible and operable bythe user when the electronic device 3 is installed in the cover 2.

With additional reference now to FIGS. 3-5, the cover 2 also includes aslider plate 18 (broadly, an insert) configured to help couple a module(not shown) to the cover 2 (this will be described in more detailhereinafter). The slider plate 18 is positioned within the raised base 6(e.g., inserted through the opening 12 of the frame 4, etc.). Arms 20 ofthe slider plate 18 generally align with, and extend through, openings22 in the base 6 of the cover 2. The arms 20 are then configured tointeract with the module for coupling the module to the cover 2. As canbe seen, the slider plate 18 is positioned in the cover 2 so that itdoes not interfere with inserting the electronic device 3 in the cover 2(FIG. 2). In addition, the slider plate 18 is located generally behindthe electronic device 3 when the electronic device 3 is installed in thecover 2 such that it also does not interfere with use of the electronicdevice 3 in the cover 2. In the illustrated embodiment, finger openings24 are provided along lateral side portions of the slider plate 18, forexample, to accommodate grasping the slider plate 18 and help facilitateplacement and/or removal of the slider plate 18 in the cover 2. Withthat said, the slider plate 18 can be formed from any suitable materialwithin the scope of the present disclosure including, for example, hardmolded plastic, etc. Further, other configurations of slider plates(e.g., slider plates without finger openings, slider plates with morethan or less than four arms, etc.) could be used with the cover 2 withinthe scope of the present disclosure. Still further, structures otherthan slider plates and arms may be used to couple modules to coverswithin the scope of the present disclosure.

The cover 2 further includes an abutment 26 provided toward an upperportion of the base 6, and a clip 28 provided toward a lower portion ofthe base 6. The abutment 26 and the clip 28 operate together with theslider plate 18 to help couple a module to the cover 2 (again, this willbe described in more detail hereinafter). The abutment 26 and/or theclip 28 can be formed integrally with the cover 2, or they can be formedseparately and then coupled to the cover 2 within the scope of thepresent disclosure.

In the illustrated embodiment, the electronic device 3 installed to thecover 2 is shown as a phone (e.g., a cellular phone, etc.). In otherexample embodiments, however, covers of the present disclosure may beused with electronic devices other than phones such as, for example,tablets, etc. What's more, it should be appreciated that covers of thepresent disclosure (including one or more features described herein) canbe accommodated for use with any type of electronic devices as desired.

FIGS. 6-17 illustrate an example embodiment of a module 130 configuredfor use with the cover 2 previously described and illustrated in FIGS.1-5. The module 130 is configured to selectively couple to (and beremoved from, as desired) the cover 2. In the illustrated embodiment,the module 130 is configured for use to store desired items (e.g., isconfigured as a wallet, etc.). As such, the module 130 can be coupled tothe cover 2 and used, for example, for holding items such asidentification, credit cards, money, keys, etc. The cover 2 and themodule 130, together, may generally be referred to as a cover assembly.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the module 130 generally includes a body 132,a plate 134 configured to fit within an opening 136 of the body 132, anda back 138 configured to couple to the body 132 behind the plate 134.The plate 134 includes a lip 140 extending around a perimeter of theplate 134. This allows the plate 134 to fit into the opening 136 of thebody 132, with a forward portion of the plate 134 extending at leastpartly into the opening 136 (generally flush with an exterior portion ofthe body 132). The back 138 of the module 130 includes a tab 142configured to fit into an opening 144 in a bottom portion of the body132 to help secure the back 138 to the body 132 and hold the plate 134in the body opening 136. An opening 146 is also provided in the back 138to help facilitate insertion and removal of the back 138 into and fromthe body 132, as desired (e.g., using a finger, using a tool, etc.).

When assembled (FIG. 7), the module 130 defines a compartment 148,generally behind the back 138 that can be used to hold desired items.For example, keys, money, credit cards, etc. can be stored in thecompartment 148 (generally between the module 130 and the cover 2 whenthe module 130 is coupled to the cover 2, as described next). The module130 can be configured to provide any desired size to the compartment148. In addition in the illustrated embodiment, the plate 134 is formedfrom a clear material (e.g., injection molded from plastic, etc.). Assuch, an identification card 149 (or any other desired card or material)can also be positioned generally behind the plate 134 (between the plate134 and the back 138) for holding in the module 130. The identificationcard 149 is securely retained in the module 130 and is also visiblethrough the plate 134 without having to remove it from the module 130.

As shown in FIGS. 8-15, the body 132 of the module 130 is configured toreleasably couple the module 130 to the cover 2. For example, openings150 formed in sidewall portions 152 of the body 132 are configured togenerally align with the arms 20 of the slider plate 18. This allows themodule 130 to slide onto the cover 2 (as indicated by arrow A in FIG.8), with the arms 20 of the slider plate 18 received within the openings150 of the module 130. In addition, the module 130 can then similarlyslide off the cover 2 when desired (as indicated by arrow B in FIG. 8)(e.g., to access the compartment 148 defined between the module 130 andthe cover 2, to interchange the module 130 with another module, etc.).In other example embodiments, modules may include bases with otherstructures configured to couple the modules to covers (e.g., bases withmore than or less than four openings, bases with structures other thanopenings, etc.).

As further shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the slider plate 18, the abutment26, and the clip 28 of the cover 2 operate to secure the module 130 onthe cover 2 (e.g., against forces tending to move the module 130 off thecover 2, etc.). In particular, end portions of the arms 20 of the sliderplate 18 are shaped (e.g., bent, curved, etc.) to position generallyover lip portions 154 of the body 132 of the module 130. This operatesto hold the module 130 on the cover 2 against forces tending to pull themodule 130 off the cover 2, for example, in a direction generallyperpendicular to the cover 2 and/or in a generally left or rightdirection of the cover 2. In addition, the abutment 26 helps inhibit themodule 130 from sliding off the cover 2 in a generally upward directionof the cover 2. And, the clip 28 fits generally over a lower portion ofthe module 130 to generally secure, lock, trap, etc. the module 130 onthe base of the cover 2 (generally between the clip 28 and the abutment26) and help inhibit the module 130 from sliding off the cover 2 in agenerally downward direction of the cover 2.

As previously described, the illustrated module 130 is configured foruse to store items such as identification, credit cards, money, keys,etc. In other example embodiments, however, modules may be configuredfor use to perform other functions (e.g., holding makeup, holdingmedication, holding tools (e.g., a compass, a screwdriver, a knife,etc.), etc. What's more, multiple different modules can be configured tocouple to the cover 2, such that the different modules can beinterchanged on the cover 2 as desired. With that said, various examplemodules of the present disclosure will be described in more detailhereinafter.

FIGS. 18-26 illustrate an example embodiment of a mounting assembly 260(broadly, an assembly) for use with the cover 2 previously described andillustrated in FIGS. 1-5. As shown in FIG. 18, the illustrated mountingassembly 260 is configured to couple the cover 2 (as well as theelectronic device 3 installed in the cover 2) to a bike 261. And inparticular in the illustrated embodiment, the mounting assembly 260 isconfigured to couple the cover 2 (and the electronic device 3) tohandlebars 263 of the bike 261 (FIG. 15). With that said, it should beappreciated that the mounting assembly 260 could alternatively be usedto couple the cover 2 (and the electronic device 3) to other portions ofthe bike 261 (e.g., a frame of the bike 261, etc.) within the scope ofthe present disclosure. Further, it should also be appreciated that themounting assembly 260 could be used to couple the cover 2 (and theelectronic device 3) to other structures within the scope of the presentdisclosure, for example, dashes (or other structures) of vehicles,boats, etc.; carts; strollers; desks; etc.

With reference now to FIGS. 19-21, the illustrated mounting assembly 260generally includes a receiver 262 and a frame 264 (e.g., a mountingframe, etc.). The receiver 262 is configured to couple to the handlebars263 of the bike 261, and the frame 264 is configured to couple to thereceiver 262. Fasteners 266 (which each include a screw 268 and a nut270 in the illustrated embodiment) are provided for coupling the frame264 and the receiver 262 together. In so doing, the frame 264 isconfigured to fit generally between opposing arms 272 of the receiver262 so that openings 274 in the frame 264 generally align withcorresponding openings 276 in the receiver 262. The screws 268 of thefasteners 266 can then be inserted through the respective alignedopenings 274, 276, and the nuts 270 can be coupled to the screws 268 tothereby secure the frame 264 on the receiver 262. In other exampleembodiments, assemblies may include receivers with more than or lessthan two arms.

The frame 264 is also configured to couple to the cover 2 for holdingthe cover 2 (and the electronic device 3 installed in the cover 2) inthe mounting assembly 260 (FIGS. 19 and 20). As such, the mountingassembly 260 can hold the cover 2 (and the electronic device 3) in adesired position on the handlebars 263 of the bike 261 (FIG. 18). In theillustrated embodiment, resilient clips 278 (or tabs) are providedaround the frame 264 for engaging the cover 2 and releasably couplingthe frame 264 to the cover 2. However, in other example embodiments,mounting assemblies may include frames with other structures forcoupling the frames to covers.

With reference to FIGS. 22-24, the illustrated embodiment also providesa storage module 230 for coupling to the cover 2. The storage module 230generally includes a body 232 and a tool case 280. The tool case 280fits generally within a lip 240 extending around an upper opening 236 ofthe body 232. This helps to hold the tool case 280 in the body 232 andto inhibit unwanted sliding movement of the tool case off the body 232.In addition, tabs 282 provided around the body 232 are configured to fitover the tool case 280 to thereby further help releasably couple thetool case 280 to the body 232 (as indicated by arrows C in FIG. 22). Inso doing, a cavity 248 is defined generally under the tool case 280 (andwithin the body 232) for storing additional items (e.g., identificationcards, credit cards, money, keys, etc.) within the module 230, andspecifically between the module 230 and the body 232 of the cover 2 whenthe module 230 is coupled to the cover 2 (as described next). The toolcase 280 can include any desired tools within the scope of the presentdisclosure including, for example, wrenches, knives, a compass,screwdrivers, spare bike parts, etc.

The storage module 230 couples to the cover 2 in generally the samefashion as previously described for the module 230 illustrated in FIGS.6-17. For example, the body 232 of the storage module 230 includesopenings 250 that align with the arms 20 of the cover 2. This allows themodule 230 to be slid onto (or off of) the cover 2, with the arms 20received in the openings 250 (to help secure the module 230 on the cover2). An upper portion of the body 232 engages the abutment 26 of thecover 2 (to help inhibit the module 230 from sliding off the cover 2 ina generally upward direction of the cover 2), and the clip (not visible)of the cover 2 generally fits over a lower portion of the body 232 (tohelp inhibit the module 230 from sliding off the cover 2 in a generallydownward direction of the cover 2).

Further, the frame 264 of the mounting assembly 260 is configured toreceive and accommodate the module 230 when the cover 2 and module 230are received in the frame 264. For example, wall portions of the frame264 and the tabs 282 of the frame 264 are sized to provide sufficientdepth to receive the cover 2 and module 230 generally into the frame 264when the frame 264 is coupled to the cover 2. In addition, it should beappreciated that the mounting assembly 260 may also accommodate thecover 2 with other modules coupled thereto within the scope of thepresent disclosure. For example, the frame 264 of the mounting assembly260 may be configured as needed to receive and accommodate the cover 2with any desired module coupled thereto.

With reference now to FIGS. 25 and 26, the receiver 262 of the mountingassembly 260 includes two brackets 284, 286 configured to couple thereceiver 262 to the handlebars 263 of the bike 261. The brackets 284,286 are shaped to fit generally around the handlebars 263, and fasteners288 are provided to then secure the brackets 284, 286 together aroundthe handlebars 263 (with the handlebars 263 generally captured betweenthe brackets 284, 286). In addition, a positioning fastener 290 isprovided to frictionally couple the brackets 284, 286 to the handlebars263 to securely locate the receiver 262 in a desired rotational locationon the handlebars 263 (e.g., for viewing of the electronic device 3 by auser riding the bike 261, for positioning a camera of the electronicdevice 3 in a generally forward facing orientation, etc.). Thepositioning fastener 290 then also helps inhibit unwanted rotation ofthe brackets 284, 286 about the handlebars 263 (e.g., away from thedesired rotational location, etc.). Once the receiver 262 is coupled tothe handlebars 263, the frame 264 (and the cover 2 and electronic device3 positioned therein) can be coupled to the receiver 262 as desired.

FIGS. 27-33 illustrate another example embodiment of a module 330configured for use with the cover 2 previously described and illustratedin FIGS. 1-5. The module 330 is configured to selectively couple to (andbe removed from, as desired) the cover 2. In the illustrated embodiment,the module 330 is configured for use to store, for example, medication,etc.

The module 330 generally includes a body 332, a tray 356 configured tofit within an opening 336 of the body 332, and a cover 358 configured tocouple to the body 332. The tray 356 includes a tab (not visible)configured to fit into a corresponding opening (not visible) in a bottomportion of the body 332 to help secure the tray 356 to the body 332 andhold the tray 356 generally in the body opening 336. And, the cover 358(which may be clear) includes a lip 392 configured to fit within a hookportion 394 in an upper portion of the body 332 to thereby pivotallycouple the cover 2 to the body 332. As such, the cover 358 can pivotrelative to the body 332 and the tray 356 to selectively cover anduncover the opening 336, and thus selectively allow and close access tothe tray 356. A latch 396 is provided on the cover 358 for engaging anopening 344 of the body 332 to help hold the cover 358 in a closedposition when desired to inhibit access to the tray 356. In theillustrated embodiment, the tray 356 is configured with multiplecompartments, for example, for holding medication for particular days ofthe week. In other example embodiments, modules may include traysconfigured with different arrangements of compartments than disclosedherein.

With that said, the module 330 couples to the cover 2 in generally thesame fashion as previously described for the module 130 illustrated inFIGS. 6-17. For example, the body 332 of the module 330 includesopenings 350 that align with the arms (not visible) extending from thecover 2. This allows the module 330 to be slid onto (or off of) thecover 2, with the arms received in the openings 350 (to help secure themodule 330 on the cover 2). An upper portion of the body 332 engages theabutment 26 of the cover 2 (to help inhibit the module 330 from slidingoff the cover 2 in a generally upward direction of the cover 2), and theclip 28 of the cover 2 generally fits over a lower portion of the body332 (to help inhibit the module 330 from sliding off the cover 2 in agenerally downward direction of the cover 2).

FIGS. 34-41 illustrate another example embodiment of a module 430configured for use with the cover 2 previously described and illustratedin FIGS. 1-5. The module 430 is configured to selectively couple to (andbe removed from, as desired) the cover 2. In the illustrated embodiment,the module 430 is configured for use to store, for example, makeup, etc.

The module 430 generally includes a body 432, a tray 456 configured tofit within an opening 436 of the body 432, and a cover 458 configured tocouple to the body 432. In addition, a makeup insert 498 is provided forpositioning in the tray 456 (with the tray 456 also including acompartment 448 for general storage), and a mirror 499 is provided forcoupling to an underside of the cover 458. The tray 456 includes tabs442 configured to fit into corresponding openings (not visible) formedin the body 432 to help secure the tray 456 to the body 432 and hold thetray 456 generally in the body opening 436 (FIG. 41). And, the cover 458(which may be clear) includes a lip 492 configured to fit within a hookportion 494 in an upper portion of the body 432 to thereby pivotallycouple the cover 458 to the body 432. As such, the cover 458 can pivotrelative to the body 432 and the tray 456 to selectively cover anduncover the opening 436, and thus selectively allow and close access tothe tray 456. A latch 496 is provided on the cover 458 for engaging anopening 444 of the body 432 to help hold the cover 458 in a closedposition when desired to inhibit access to the tray 456.

With that said, the module 430 couples to the cover 2 in generally thesame fashion as previously described for the module 130 illustrated inFIGS. 6-17. For example, the body 432 of the module 430 includesopenings 450 that align with the arms (not visible) of the cover 2. Thisallows the module 430 to be slid onto (or off of) the cover 2, with thearms received in the openings 450 (to help to secure the module 430 onthe cover 2). An upper portion of the body 432 engages the abutment 26of the cover 2 (to help inhibit the module 430 from sliding off thecover 2 in a generally upward direction of the cover 2), and a clip 28of the cover 2 generally fits over a lower portion of the body 432 (tohelp inhibit the module 430 from sliding off the cover 2 in a generallydownward direction of the cover 2).

FIG. 42 illustrates an example embodiment of a mounting assembly 560 foruse with the cover 2 previously described and illustrated in FIGS. 1-5,and the frame 264 previously described and illustrated in FIGS. 18-26.The illustrated mounting assembly 560 generally includes a receiver 562which is configured to couple to the frame 264 in substantially the samefashion that the frame 264 couples to the receiver 262 in the mountingassembly 260 of FIGS. 18-26. For example, the frame 264 is configured tofit generally between opposing arms 572 of the illustrated receiver 562so that openings in the frame 264 generally align with correspondingopenings in the arms 572 the receiver 562. Fasteners 266 can then beinserted through the respective aligned openings to secure the frame 264on the receiver 562. In this embodiment, the receiver 562 furtherincludes openings 591 configured to receive a belt, strap (e.g., abackpack strap, etc.), etc. for coupling the receiver 562 thereto (e.g.,via threading the belt, strap, etc. through the openings, etc.). Inother example embodiments, assemblies may include receivers with morethan or less than two arms.

In some example embodiments, covers and modules are molded in similarcolors, for example, to match product aesthetics, etc. In addition, insome example embodiments guards (e.g., brush guards, grated guardsconfigured like catcher's masks, etc.) may be provided for positioningover at least part of screens of electronic devices when the electronicdevices are positioned in covers. The guards can help protect thescreens from damage, etc.

Example embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will bethorough, and will fully convey the scope to those who are skilled inthe art. Numerous specific details are set forth such as examples ofspecific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thoroughunderstanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will beapparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not beemployed, that example embodiments may be embodied in many differentforms and that neither should be construed to limit the scope of thedisclosure. In some example embodiments, well-known processes,well-known device structures, and well-known technologies are notdescribed in detail.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particularexample embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As usedherein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” may be intended toinclude the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicatesotherwise. The terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “including,” and“having,” are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of statedfeatures, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, butdo not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features,integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groupsthereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described hereinare not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance inthe particular order discussed or illustrated, unless specificallyidentified as an order of performance. It is also to be understood thatadditional or alternative steps may be employed.

When an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “engaged to,”“connected to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may bedirectly on, engaged, connected or coupled to the other element orlayer, or intervening elements or layers may be present. In contrast,when an element is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly engagedto,” “directly connected to,” or “directly coupled to” another elementor layer, there may be no intervening elements or layers present. Otherwords used to describe the relationship between elements should beinterpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directlybetween,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). As used herein,the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more ofthe associated listed items.

Although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein todescribe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections,these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should notbe limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguishone element, component, region, layer or section from another region,layer or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numericalterms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearlyindicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region,layer or section discussed below could be termed a second element,component, region, layer or section without departing from the teachingsof the example embodiments.

Spatially relative terms, such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath,” “below,”“lower,” “above,” “upper,” and the like, may be used herein for ease ofdescription to describe one element or feature's relationship to anotherelement(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatiallyrelative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations ofthe device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depictedin the figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turnedover, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements orfeatures would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features.Thus, the example term “below” can encompass both an orientation ofabove and below. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptorsused herein interpreted accordingly.

The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided forpurposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to beexhaustive or to limit the disclosure. Individual elements or featuresof a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particularembodiment, but, where applicable, are interchangeable and can be usedin a selected embodiment, even if not specifically shown or described.The same may also be varied in many ways. Such variations are not to beregarded as a departure from the disclosure, and all such modificationsare intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure.

1. A cover assembly for an electronic device, the cover assemblycomprising: a cover having a frame configured to install at least partlyaround the electronic device, and a base located toward a generallyrearward portion of the frame; and a module configured to releasablycouple to the base of the cover, such that the module can be selectivelycoupled to and removed from the cover.
 2. The cover assembly of claim 1,further comprising at least one arm extending away from the base of thecover, the at least one arm configured to engage the module andreleasably couple the module to the base of the cover.
 3. The coverassembly of claim 2, wherein the at least one arm includes four arms. 4.The cover assembly of claim 2, further comprising an insert defining theat least one arm, the insert positionable generally within the frame ofthe cover; and wherein the base of the cover includes at least oneopening configured to receive the at least one arm of the inserttherethrough.
 5. The cover assembly of claim 2, wherein the moduleincludes a body having at least one opening configured to receive the atleast one arm of the cover to thereby releasably couple the module tothe base of the cover.
 6. The cover assembly of claim 2, wherein themodule includes a lip positioned adjacent the at least one opening ofthe body, and wherein the at least one arm is configured to extend overthe lip of the body of the module when the module is coupled to the baseof the cover to thereby inhibit movement of the module off the cover ina direction generally perpendicular to the cover and/or in directionsgenerally left and right of the cover.
 7. The cover assembly of claim 1,wherein the cover further includes an abutment configured to help holdthe module on the base of the cover and inhibit sliding movement of themodule relative to the cover.
 8. The cover assembly of claim 7, whereinthe abutment is configured to help inhibit sliding movement of themodule relative to the cover in a first direction; and wherein the coverfurther includes a tab configured to help hold the module on the base ofthe cover and inhibit sliding movement of the module relative to thecover in a second direction different from the first direction.
 9. Thecover assembly of claim 1, wherein the module includes a body and agenerally clear plate configured to couple to the body; and wherein themodule is configured to hold a card in the body such that the card isvisible through the generally clear plate when the module is coupled tothe cover.
 10. The cover assembly of claim 1, wherein the module definesa compartment configured for storing desired items within the modulewhen the module is coupled to the base of the cover.
 11. The coverassembly of claim 10, wherein the module includes tools and/or an insertfor storing medication and/or a makeup kit.
 12. An assembly for use insupporting an electronic device, the assembly comprising: a coverconfigured to install at least partly around the electronic device; amounting frame configured to couple to the cover; and a receiverconfigured to couple to the mounting frame for supporting the electronicdevice in a desired position.
 13. The assembly of claim 12, wherein themounting frame includes multiple tabs configured to engage the cover tothereby couple the cover to the mounting frame.
 14. The assembly ofclaim 12, wherein the receiver includes at least one arm with an openingdefined therein for use in coupling the mounting frame to the receiver;the assembly further comprising at least one fastener configured toextend through the opening of the at least one arm to thereby couple themounting frame to the receiver.
 15. The assembly of claim 12, whereinthe receiver includes at least one bracket configured to couple thereceiver to handlebars of a bike to thereby support the cover and theelectronic device installed therein on the bike.
 16. The assembly ofclaim 12, wherein the receiver includes openings configured to receive astrap to thereby couple the receiver to the strap and support the coverand the electronic device installed therein on the strap.
 17. Theassembly of claim 16, wherein the strap includes a belt.
 18. Theassembly of claim 12, further comprising a module configured toreleasably couple to the cover, such that the module can be selectivelycoupled to and removed from the cover.
 19. A cover for an electronicdevice, the cover comprising: a frame having side walls and a back wallconfigured to install at least partly around the electronic device, theback wall of the frame having openings defined therein; and an insertpositionable within the frame generally between the electronic deviceand the back wall of the frame when the frame is installed at leastpartly around the electronic device, the insert having arms configuredto extend through the openings of the back wall of the frame for use inreleasably coupling a module to the cover, such that the module can beselectively coupled to and removed from the body.
 20. An assemblycomprising the cover of claim 19 in combination with the module.
 21. Anassembly comprising the cover of claim 19 in combination with a mountingframe configured to couple to the cover; and a receiver configured tocouple to the mounting frame for supporting the cover and electronicdevice in a desired position.